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Church bells ring across Magdeburg as city mourns victims of Christmas market attack
Europe • 11:35 PM
8 min
A nine-year-old child and four adults were killed and around 200 others injured, 41 of them so badly that authorities fear the death toll could rise.
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Albania to ban TikTok for one year, blaming it for inciting youth violence and bullying
Europe • 10:27 PM
6 min
There has been increasing concern from Albanian parents after reports of children taking knives and other objects to school to use in quarrels or cases of bullying promoted by content they see on the platform.
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Germany's far-right AfD party calls for major rally following Magdeburg attack
Europe • 6:07 PM
5 min
Leading right-wing figures in Europe have also weighed in, criticising the German authorities for failing to take stronger preventative action.
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Arab world's reactions to Magdeburg attack reflect ethnic and sectarian tensions
Europe • 6:03 PM
6 min
Social media users across the Arab world reacted to the attack on a Christmas market in Germany, sharing unverified allegations and reposts.
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Leaders arrive in Finnish region of Lapland for North-South Summit on European security
Europe • 4:44 PM
4 min
Discussions are focused on European security and defence as well as border security and migration.
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Rocket fired from Yemen injures several people in Israeli city of Tel Aviv
• 4:15 PM
3 min
Yemen's Houthi rebels issued a statement on Telegram saying they had aimed a hypersonic ballistic missile at an unidentified military target.
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Education alone can't prevent radicalisation, security expert says
Europe • 2:38 PM
5 min
Educational measures alone are insufficient to prevent radicalisation, says counter-terrorism consultant Rebecca Schönenbach.
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Timeline: Deadly attacks on Christmas markets in Europe
Europe • 1:45 PM
2 min
A car ramming into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, has reignited safety concerns and serves as a stark reminder of previous attacks on Christmas markets across Europe, including attacks in Berlin, Strasbourg, and other cities in recent y
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Ukraine targets Kazan with drone strikes deep into Russian territory
• 11:55 AM
2 min
Eight drones targeted residential buildings and industrial sites in Kazan, but no casualties were reported.
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These were rated the 10 best companies to work for in Europe in 2024
Business • 11:52 AM
6 min
According to Fortune's 2024 list of the 100 best companies to work for in Europe, these ones made the top 10. Why did employees rate them so highly?
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What's next for the German government?
Europe • 11:16 AM
5 min
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has officially submitted his vote of confidence to the parliament before German MPs will vote on Monday.
But considering Germany's economic instability what is at stake?
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Latest news bulletin | December 21st – Midday
• 11:00 AM
1 min
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Elon Musk sparks controversy in Germany over AfD endorsement
• 10:47 AM
2 min
Elon Musk's endorsement of Germany's far-right AfD party on X sparked condemnation from mainstream politicians, who accused him of election interference and promoting extremism ahead of the elections in February.
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Who is Taleb A., the suspect behind the Magdeburg Christmas market attack?
• 10:16 AM
11 min
The suspect, a 50-year-old Saudi psychiatrist named Taleb A., has lived in Germany for nearly 20 years. Authorities are investigating the motives behind the attack, which remain unclear.
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British doctor shares 'science-driven' hangover cure – and it's a sandwich
Culture • 9:08 AM
4 min
Celebrations. Parties. Booze-heavy meals. Christmas is often a time of over-indulgence... But you don’t need to worry, as the ideal, lifesaving, and science based hangover cure is only five ingredients away.
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Are standing desks better than sitting? Experts weigh in on how to ditch a sedentary lifestyle
Business • 9:00 AM
5 min
Experts weigh in on whether a standing desk is actually helpful in counteracting a sedentary lifestyle or not.
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Nine cities, one route: How to make the most of the new sleeper train from Brussels to Venice
• 8:53 AM
10 min
Want to explore a different side of Europe? From Cologne’s Carnival to Innsbruck’s pistes, this train route goes deeper.
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The EU is set to create 7 new AI factories around Europe. What are they and what will they do?
Business • 8:30 AM
5 min
The European Commission approved seven new AI factories earlier this month. We take a look at what these factories are and what to expect from the EU ones.
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Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Culture • 8:10 AM
17 min
A Lion King prequel gives Mufasa mane character energy while a virtual Napoleon wants to chat in Paris - plus our best-of films and music for 2024. Here's what to see, do and listen to in Europe this week.
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Italy's Giorgia Meloni steps down as president of ECR, the European conservative party
Europe • 7:22 AM
1 min
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced on Sunday she is resigning as president of the European Conservatives and Reformists Party.
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Brussels, my love? What was there to be merry about in 2024?
Europe • 6:01 AM
2 min
In this Christmas edition, we look back at a politically turbulent year dominated by elections, and ask if it's possible to have a sustainable festive season.
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Latest news bulletin | December 21st – Morning
• 6:00 AM
1 min
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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At least two killed, 60 injured after car ploughs into Magdeburg Christmas market
Europe • 2:57 AM
5 min
The two people confirmed dead are an adult and a toddler, but officials said additional deaths couldn't be ruled out because 15 people were seriously injured.
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European judges confirm EU bond trading cartel decision
Europe • 2:48 AM
2 min
The European judges dismissed appeals lodged by Credit Agricole and Credit Suisse against a 2021 Commission decision that exchange of sensitive information between traders was an anticompetitive cartel in the secondary trading market.
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HSBC €31,7 million trader 'chat room' cartel fine upheld by EU court
Business • 2:47 AM
2 min
The European judges dismissed HSBC’s procedural challenge against the cartel fine imposed by the European Commission in 2021.
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Iceland's 'Nordic paradox': Why the world's best country for women struggles with sexual violence
Business • 2:42 AM
8 min
Sexual assault was more closely associated with PTSD symptoms than a slew of other stressful life experiences.
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Vatican unveils photovoltaic roof as part of Pope's pledge to move to green energy
Europe • 1:10 AM
4 min
Pope Francis outlined his green vision for the Vatican in his 'Brother Sun' letter in June. In it he said solar panels would be installed on a Vatican-owned property outside Rome and the power generated from that could supply all of Vatican City's energy
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Pope Francis goes electric with new eco-friendly 'Popemobile' from Mercedes-Benz
Business • 1:00 AM
4 min
The Pope will use the electric Mercedes G-Class to greet crowds during General Audiences and other official ceremonies.
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Europe risks becoming a 'digital colony' amid 'insufficient' progress on AI compared to US and China
Business • 12:49 AM
4 min
A report underlined the "hegemonic power" of the US when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) and the risks that poses for Europe.
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UNRWA chief calls Swedish decision to end 'core support' disappointing
Europe • 12:14 AM
4 min
For decades, UNRWA has operated networks of schools, medical facilities and other services around Gaza and the West Bank, as well as in neighbouring Lebanon, Syria and Jordan.
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Multiple casualties after car drives into crowd at Christmas market in Germany
• 12:08 AM
4 min
A car has driven into a crowd at a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg. At least two people have died and more than 50 are injured.
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Friday, december 20, 2024
The EU health paradox: Shortages with surging staff numbers
Business • 10:58 PM
5 min
European countries claimed shortages of around 1.2 million doctors, nurses and midwives in 2022. Yet, that same year, several had record levels of medical staff.
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Childhood diabetes rates are rising globally. How does Europe compare?
Business • 10:14 PM
4 min
A Nordic country has the world’s highest rate of childhood type 1 diabetes, according to a new analysis.
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Who is David Sacks, Donald Trump’s pick for the US' new crypto and AI czar?
• 10:11 PM
4 min
President-elect Donald Trump tapped David Sacks to be his new man on artificial intelligence (AI) and crypto. Here’s what we know.
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Dengue fever cases reach record-high in the Americas amid climate change
Business • 9:56 PM
5 min
The number of dengue cases in the region is the highest level since officials began tracking it in 1980.
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Italy's privacy watchdog fines OpenAI €15 million after probe into ChatGPT data collection
Europe • 8:44 PM
3 min
The Italian Data Protection Authority found OpenAI used personal data to train their AI without "an adequate legal basis" for doing so.
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‘Strictest asylum regime ever’: Dutch cabinet agrees new measures to limit asylum seekers
• 8:36 PM
3 min
The Dutch government wants to introduce some of the toughest asylum rules in Europe, but it may not be so straightforward.
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Germany mourns Christmas market tragedy as massive security failures emerge about Saudi doctor
Europe • 8:29 PM
3 min
A day after the Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, more details about the alleged suspect have emerged. Reports indicate that Saudi Arabia has warned Germany several times about the alleged attacker.
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Italy's Deputy PM Matteo Salvini found not guilty in Open Arms migrants case
Europe • 7:05 PM
4 min
The leader of Italy's right-wing Lega Party and Giorgia Meloni's ally, Matteo Salvini, had been accused of kidnapping and dereliction of duty over his refusal to let a migrant rescue boat dock in Italy in 2019.
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Francis becomes the first pope to visit the French island of Corsica
Europe • 6:39 PM
3 min
Francis deliberately shunned the grand reopening of France's Notre Dame Cathedral last weekend - instead he's visiting the Mediterranean where thousands of migrants have perished.
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Union reaches agreement with Volkswagen to avoid plant closures
Business • 6:22 PM
2 min
After days of negotiations which looked like they had reached a stalemate, German workers union IG Metall has reached a deal to avoid Volkswagen plant closures as well as redundancies and wage cuts.
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EU-Swiss single market trade deal faces challenging referendum
Europe • 6:08 PM
3 min
The EU and Switzerland reached a bilateral agreement on Friday worth an estimated €550 billion in trade. But ratification of the deal is far from a foregone conclusion, as the Swiss have yet to vote on it.
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Russian central bank holds interest rate at 21% despite business backlash
• 5:27 PM
5 min
The decision has brought criticism from influential business figures, who say high rates are hindering business activity and preventing growth.
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Latest news bulletin | December 20th – Evening
• 5:00 PM
1 min
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Women are saving Ukraine’s wartime economy
• 4:34 PM
9 min
The women in Ukraine have suffered bitterly in this war, and yet they dream of tomorrow’s country – one in which their daughters are accepted and welcomed into the workforce, Massimo Diana wrote.
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Poland recalls ambassador to Hungary over fugitive asylum case
Europe • 4:13 PM
1 min
Poland's ambassador to Budapest has been recalled to Warsaw indefinitely after Hungary granted asylum to former Polish deputy justice minister, Marcin Romanowski.
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League of Legends: French eSport enters a new stadium-sized era
Culture • 4:02 PM
11 min
A series of friendly matches during the Red Bull League of Its Own brought together the best eSports teams in the world to Paris for one night only.
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Nearly half of people in the UK use online health information to self-diagnose, survey finds
Business • 3:45 PM
3 min
Minor ailments and mental health conditions were among the most diagnosed, according to the survey.
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'Absurd': Fico escalates dispute with Zelenskyy over transit of Russian gas
Europe • 3:25 PM
7 min
Russian gas has pitted Slovakia's Robert Fico against Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with the European Commission caught in between.
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UK singing group breaks Guinness World Record as 'World's Oldest Choir'
Culture • 3:16 PM
1 min
A UK choir called the Prime Timers, with members aged 87 to 99, set a new Guinness World Record for the "world's oldest choir".
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'If this wasn’t France you’d be 10,000 times more in the sh*t': Macron hits out at Mayotte residents
• 2:44 PM
2 min
The French overseas department is reeling from a devastating cyclone, and residents’ anger boiled over during a visit from French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Tesla recalls 700,000 vehicles over tyre pressure monitoring system
Business • 2:41 PM
2 min
The issue is that the tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on the vehicles may not stay on between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tyre pressure.
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Frugal Europeans turn to second-hand Christmas gifts: Who buys the most in Europe?
Europe • 2:33 PM
3 min
Second-hand gifts might overtake traditional presents this Christmas, as most people in Europe's largest economies plan to shop for "pre-loved" items this holiday season. Which nations and generations are leading this revolution and which ones are holding
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Portuguese component manufacturers raise concerns over automotive industry crisis impact
Europe • 2:32 PM
3 min
The Portuguese automotive manufacturing industry's exports are predicted to fall in November and December, as demand for new cars slows across Europe.
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Search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 to resume a decade later
• 2:22 PM
2 min
Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that finding the wreckage of the missing airline would provide "closure for the families of MH370 passengers.”
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Trump threatens trade tariffs unless Europe buys a lot more US oil and gas
Europe • 2:04 PM
2 min
US president-elect keeps the prospect of a transatlantic trade war in the air, exactly a month before he is due to walk back into the White House.
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Bosnia's Sarajevo third most-polluted city in the world as air quality index hits 225
Europe • 1:44 PM
2 min
Sarajevo faced severe smog on Thursday, with flights cancelled as the city's air quality index reached 225, the third highest in the world on the day.
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Oldest-known Ten Commandments tablet fetches €4.8 million at Sotheby’s auction
Culture • 1:30 PM
5 min
The world’s oldest-known Ten Commandments tablet sold on Wednesday (18 December) for $5 million (€4.8 million) at Sotheby’s, far surpassing expectations. The marble slab, previously used as a paving stone, will be donated to an Israeli institution.
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German woman convicted of murdering her doppelganger in attempt to fake her own death
• 11:58 AM
2 min
A woman in Germany killed her lookalike in a crime that’s been dubbed the ‘doppelganger murder’.
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Officials say mystery outbreak in Congo could be more than malaria after haemorrhagic fever death
Business • 11:57 AM
4 min
Haemorrhagic fever isn’t typically associated with parasite-caused malaria, meaning the outbreak may be caused by more than severe malaria, authorities said.
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Knife attack at Zagreb school leaves 7-year-old dead, several injured
• 11:48 AM
2 min
A knife attack at Prečko Elementary School in Zagreb left a 7-year-old girl dead and injured six others. The attacker, said to be a 19-year-old male, has been detained.
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Tilda Swinton to receive honorary Golden Bear at Berlinale 2025
Culture • 11:36 AM
2 min
The award-winning actress will be honoured for her career with this lifetime achievement award. New Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle has said Tilda Swinton brings "humanity, compassion, intelligence, humour and style" to cinema.
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China pitches for EU friendship amid tariff spat as Trump White House looms
Europe • 11:25 AM
4 min
China's head of mission to the EU, Cai Run, has called for friendship between EU and China against a turbulent geopolitical backdrop, trade disputes and with Donald Trump poised to begin his second term as US president.
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Latest news bulletin | December 20th – Midday
• 11:00 AM
1 min
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Strippers, rebellion and figs: Here are the Best Movies of 2024
Culture • 10:37 AM
67 min
That’s a wrap for 2024 at the talkies… Here are our favourite movies of the year. How many have you seen?
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Romania’s Schengen accession set to strengthen ties with Hungary
• 10:29 AM
6 min
The European Commission declared Romania ready to join the Schengen area in 2011, but faced opposition from several countries. Austria, the last holdout, lifted its veto during a meeting in Budapest last month.
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Volkswagen talks over future of plants and jobs at a 'stalemate'
Business • 10:03 AM
4 min
Workers at the car giant have been taking industrial action following VW's revelations about the possibility of closing German plants and axing thousands of jobs. Volkswagen is struggling with falling sales in Europe, high labour costs and excess capacity
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Santa sets off on his Christmas gift-giving tour
• 9:58 AM
1 min
Santa Claus left his office in Korvatunturi, nestled in the heart of Finnish Lapland, and set off on his magical journey to deliver gifts across the world.
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Why is the BBC refusing to play chart-topping anti-Starmer Christmas song?
Culture • 9:46 AM
8 min
The parody song ‘Freezing This Christmas’, by Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers, directly criticises the slashing of winter fuel payments for pensioners. It has hit No. 1 in the download charts and the BBC are facing growing criticism for refusing to pla
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Rising butter prices leave European consumers with a sour taste
Business • 9:42 AM
6 min
Rising butter prices give European consumers and bakers a bad taste
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China’s new economic development offers fresh opportunities for China-EU cooperation
• 9:30 AM
10 min
China is ready to work with the EU to seize opportunities and meet challenges to pave the way for the next 50 years of China-EU relations and contribute our share to global peace, stability and prosperity, Ambassador Cai Run writes in a Euronews exclusive
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A tale of two mountains? Traditional ski resorts battle with year-round eco-tourism in the Alps
• 9:22 AM
17 min
A local resident shares her views on the two opposing visions - Savoie and Haute-Savoie - for the French Alps.
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Barcelona's metro trains are helping to charge the city's EVs each time they brake. Here's how
Business • 9:12 AM
7 min
Regenerative brakes allow metro trains to produce energy rather than heat, which is now being used to supply EV charging points at street level.
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Global box office projected to hit $33billion in 2025
Culture • 8:08 AM
3 min
The Avatar, Marvel and Mission: Impossible franchises are projected to be key drivers for 2025, as well as James Gunn's 'Superman' and the 'Wicked' sequel.
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Portuguese embassy damaged in missile strike on Kyiv hours after Putin's end-of-year speech
Europe • 8:00 AM
4 min
Russia launched five ballistic missiles against Ukraine's capital on Friday morning. Residential and office buildings, a hotel, and the embassy of Portugal in Kyiv were damaged.
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Poland summons Hungarian ambassador over fugitive asylum spat
Europe • 7:39 AM
4 min
Hungary's government granted politicial asylum to opposition lawmaker Marcin Romanowski, who is wanted in Poland on charges of corruption and misuse of public funds.
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A collective in Brazil is helping disabled people reach new heights
• 7:38 AM
1 min
A group of volunteers, through a project called “Coletivo Inclusão”, is taking adventurous disabled people up one of Rio de Janeiro’s most complex trails, reaching places some would say impossible for those who are not able to walk.
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Zelenskyy calls Putin 'crazy' and seeks further US support in Ukraine | Radio Schuman
Europe • 7:31 AM
2 min
Zelensky sharply criticised Putin during a Brussels summit but struck a more measured tone towards incoming US President Donald Trump, calling him a 'strong man' and emphasising the need for detailed discussions about Ukraine.
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In Mayotte, the rain began to fall again, the Mahorais have been desperately short of water.
• 7:27 AM
1 min
In Mayotte, the rain began to fall again on Thursday December 19, five days after the disaster caused by cyclone Chido.
Women hastily dig out basins to collect what they can.
Since the cyclone hit, the Mahorais have been desperately short of water.
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EU bans harmful chemical from materials in contact with food
Europe • 7:15 AM
3 min
The European Commission has banned the use of bisphenol A, a chemical harmful to human health, in materials that come into contact with food.
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Holiday tunes: The best Christmas albums to combat the tired radio classics this festive season
Culture • 6:46 AM
16 min
Sick of hearing Bing Crosby, Band Aid and Mariah during the Christmas season? Fret no more - here are the Christmas albums you need in your life (and ears) during the holidays.
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Viral video of Musk and Meloni kissing is AI-generated
Europe • 6:45 AM
8 min
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's expressive face has often led to her being romantically paired with other prominent global figures online, and her recent appearance with Elon Musk has prompted the emergence of "Muskloni" fans.
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Dante’s exile and a James Bond set: Culture without the crowds in Italy’s most beautiful villages
• 6:05 AM
17 min
As cities like Venice and Florence battle overtourism, venturing to these quiet, out-of-the-way attractions can be a responsible act as a visitor.
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Latest news bulletin | December 20th – Morning
• 6:00 AM
1 min
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Berlin's Komische Oper to continue renovations despite cuts to culture budget
Culture • 1:44 AM
6 min
Berlin's Komische Oper renovations are likely to continue as city of Berlin slashes culture budget by 10%. Director Philip Bröking says that the upcoming budget cuts are extremely painful and, for many, difficult to implement.
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Rwanda’s Marburg outbreak is officially over after no new cases reported, WHO says
Business • 12:50 AM
4 min
No new cases of the highly lethal Ebola-like virus have been reported in Rwanda since late October.
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Brussels moves to suspend visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats as protests continue
Europe • 12:49 AM
4 min
The Commission's proposal will only apply to Georgian holders of diplomatic and service passports, exempting the general population.
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